M Type 1447

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Current owner: Mike Greenwood, South Australia

MMM No: 2392

Information: Built in Abingdon in 1930 as a fabric 2-seat roadster.

History:

Early history unknown.  It was first recorded in its present form of J2 style body with slab tank, swept wings and folding windscreen when purchased in 1957 by Robert (Bob) Morphett from D.J. Sexton, registered 484 779 in South Australia.

Current owner purchased from Morphett in 2010 and intends to do a sympathetic restoration to preserve it.

  • Listing ID: 1783
  • Midget: M Type
  • Chassis Number: 1447
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Previous Owners: ? D.J. Sexton, Adelaide.
    1957 Robert Morphett, S.A.
  • Current Owner: Mike Greenwood
  • Original Engine Number: MG1267A
  • Current Engine Number: MOA1363
  • Date Acquired: 2010
  • Current Reg: Unreg. ex-484 779 SA